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J33 MGJ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-60-17 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-60-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-60-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-60-17 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,362 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 99h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,314 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2019 48,314 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,942 miles

Nearside Front disc worn

Offside Front disc worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,537 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX35?

Based on 720,823 MOT tests across 60,876 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,051
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
60,876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,369
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J33 MGJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 65,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai IX35 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX35 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai IX35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J33 MGJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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